Jacquemontia diamantinensis
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NameJacquemontia diamantinensis
Scientific NameJacquemontia diamantinensis Buril
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to rocky fields (campo rupestre) in Bahia, Brazil, specifically found in the region of Andaraí and Igatu.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
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Rarityrare
Description
A woody vine characterized by slender, climbing stems, simple and alternate leaves, and small flowers. Fresh specimens are noted to have blue flowers, though they appear brown in the dried herbarium sample.
